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a LOCAL ITEMS. ——_—_— LS J. K. Bruglar wants more appl cations for first-class loans. 7 per c@nt. interestand commissions. 4-tf J. M. Patty is rusticating in Il. ed The beautiful snow has syain. Col. Pace has returned trom his eastern trip. Most of our merchants were busy | invoicing last week Insure your property with S. B. He keeps a Record of all tf Frank tafollett is collect ing taxes tor Summit township at the sheriff's office. The Times Wishes all its scribers a happy and prosperous new year. The I. O. 0, F. lodge of this city will give a grand supper to-night at their ball, Go to Albrant for a first class job of horse shoeing west of Baptist no 6 in. sub- church. aru The Rich Hill Herald says drilling it the syndicate oil well at that place has been resumed, WP; Siiiccand oe B. of Summit townsnip, Parker, gaye us @ pleasant | call Satur day. Brugler is home spend- with his parents Bower ing the hotidays and many triends. To what use is the county It is a good thing work house bemg pur? and should be utilized. Arch L. Sims arrived home Fri- day and is now busy shaking hands with his host of friends in this city. Albrant uses best of cast steel or genuine solt center plow steel tor plows. Give him atrial. no6 1m, George Rite, so seriously burned at Foster a short time ago, is out of danger and on the high road to Tecovery, A young man . by the name of Veazey was accidently killed in the M K, & T. Machine shop at Seda- ha Thursday last. The Rich Hill merchants are bris- tling up a little in the shape of ad- vertising. Glad to see a little lite down at the Intant. Lorenzo D. Cleghorn, from the effects of too much Montrose whis- kev, died at the residence of N. Earhart, mm Bear Creek township, Henry county, one day last week, A. L. Betz represents the New Engiand Loan and Trust Co., and is prepared to loan tarmers money in sums of $200 and upwards on the most liberal terms, and cheapest rate ot interest. The Republican saysit is reported that W. J. Stone, congressman from this district, will move to the Indian Territory,as soon as his term expires The majonty of the Canada. rascals go to Mose Jones, atter an absence ot a year or more, rusticating im Texas and Arizona, has returned to Butler With a solemn yow that he will make it bis future home. While absent he took unto bimselt a rib and now enjoys the pleasure ot sitting at the head of the tamily table, Ww. man of experience and purchased a half interest in wie vada Democrat. Mr. Fre brillant writer and a clever. so Geo. Frame, a newspaper tn, and will thie n to the edit t erat. Dr. D. D. Wood ret n Fulton Friday tast, whither he had been to attend 3 ceting of t for the purpose of electing a su intende for the asylum to fil! the vacancy caused by the death of Dr Y. R. H. Smith. Several applica- tions were before the noard and the end of the thirty-sixth ballot Dr W. R. Kodes was clected, The doctor has a high reputation as physician and the board did well selecting him. Doctor W ood cat within Vote of re place himself, and, as he was éandidate, should feel proud ot th somplinent. a one ei towns the cou es 1ams & Cc Yes : of glassware Look: u. |. E. W est line will have the | ever shipped to t Col. : -r, ina few days, | went up to Pleasant Hill C | eve. to spend the holidavs w and re 1 1 New Ye | They report avery enjovable visit. Jas. A. | Hill coal in the Kansas City for g and 10 cts. per bushel. > day. | Bolen is advertising Rich } Times Butler people pay trom toto 12! IS It? This is a week of prayer in Butler and all ot our churches have united | and services will be held at one of the different churches the city each evening this week, in Z.\. Willams of the firm of J. E. | Again a Wan¢ercr Crockett: and wate} 1 rends | | 2. How] | CH-EK IN CLINTON. -ese-- —— The Default r C.me Back, bat t Lat . His Wie was comee “IT wii N ver be Taten al ve. ~~ s0ewee Advoc 2 Daily ek gave another dra visode Shakespeare's ek fled SEEMS tra- took The } like a play from When Ch San he gedies. his course to territ is mind so altere: his appearance that his most intimate le weight on bh acquaintances would not have recog- | The changed so handsome that nized tim. once teatures were on making up his mind to return to his dying wite he walked through the} streets of Clinton last) Tuesday morning unrecognized, and going to | the house of a friend he learned tor | Williams & Co., lett Tuesday for | the city to buy the largest and hand- somest line of glassware ever ship- ped to Butler. Look out. S. C. Franklin, our esteemed young friend has secured a position inthe drug store of Dixie Haggard, on the north side. Sid 1s one ot the popular young menin our city and we congratulate Dixie on secureing his services. We regret to learn that one of Mr. Stewart’s horses, which was stolen near Rich Hill last week and cap- tured over in Kansas, died before he got ithome. It had been overheat- ed bv the thief in trying to get away from the deputy sheriff, and Jed him a race of about 15 miles. One of the gratest curiosities in natural history we have ever seen is that of a porcupine fish belonging to J. M. Cortney, and exhibited at Dixie’s Drug store. He is a little tellow but the extreme sharpness ot his quils make him a terror to the other animals of the deep The New Years concert, given at the Baptist church on December g15!, by home talent, was in every way a grand success. The singing, rec- itations, instrumental music, etc., was exceptionally good. The at- tendance was large, and the audience very appreciative. The marshal informs us that an ordinance has been passed by the city council ordering him to pound ail loose stock found on the streets of Butler, such as horses, cows, hogs, &c , and that he will commence the last of this week pounding all stock caught running at large. It will cost you just 50 cents per head to redeem them. Put up your stock. Attention is called to the adver- tusement of Martin & Rodgers, at the Elk Horn Stables. These gentlemen come well recommended among us, and have opened ,out in the livery business with a fine lot ot teams and will run a first-class livery business. They have a splendid location and will get their share of the business. Boys when you want a good team give these gentlemen a call. ot N- J. W Campbell and J. Pra City to Butler on last Fri- A committee composed Johannes, Bb. Durand, from old township came { day to examire the records in regard to the compromise of their bonded jindebredness. Thev spent two a gation. They will make their report in due tr The couple of ot fi ne, pilgrims who lett mor ago tor t owers and orange gt where the a gator ever lic to catch the wensuspe as he jumps into the water to bat have returned home to a land of yel ow conf andirtsh potatoes. the ¢ Doctor and estimable family. names ot Frizzell lgrims are who Monday might, almost beat letter he wrot in a thorough and systematic investi- | the frst time the terrible revelation | hours be- | Perhaps he heard; of his wife’s death a few tore his arrival. her calling for him, as she did con- stantly, who knows? Remaining | secluded during the day, he went to | the depot at mght and saw them bear his wife away His little boy stood near him, but oo dared not speak. eron the south bound train he sat Procuring a seeps onthe steps until at passed from | view, and whether he got off at! LaDue and came back on the train that bore his dead wife and living bo, away, or whether he kept on to | the westis not known. He told a tnend during the day, ‘*T will never be taken alive.’ Remember that A. L) Betz will }-an in sums as small as $200 and} upwards ‘Caught at Rom... constable Scott Maloney, at the Deputy Geo. F. of his father in Charlotte township Sund y last, on a warrant him with stealiag from Mr tarmer sometime last spring. George a pair ot mules Nestlerode, a neighbor is a young man about 21 years of age, and son ot Pat Maloney, a large farmer and highly respected citizen ot the above named township, and bears the appearance of being any- thing but a mule thief. He is a very intelligent young man, and when the reporter called on him Monday morning he was frank to say that he was not guilty of the charge and would have no difficulty in establish- ing his innocense. In answer to @ question from the reporter as to why it was that he was suspected of taking the mules, he} said: ‘TI suppose the suspicion arose from the tact that my father stated ; that I could not have taken the mules because I had left for the west on Sunday previous to the Tuesday the When the tacts are, I did not leave ing of the mules, as I only went as far as Adrian and stopped off for a my father, So you see his story aud county did tally, and the mules being taken my not leaving the in | | the meantime lett the impression that 1T was the guilty party.’’ ; It he ! readers that Geo will remembered by our { rge atter reaching | Leadville and learning that he was suspected of taking the mules cac i a card to be published der ing the same and ste at if he was want- , ed where he could be tound. This on Was. answered in person | by Capt. Davidson, of this city, who | Was employed to work up the case, | but before reached Leadville, George had left and the Captam te - ' turned without hin he Thus tne mat- | ter stood until George returned home He also stated intention to that it come to town give himself up, and woutd have done so Monday if ! Sunday. he had not been His arr to town Monday evening We nhisbond in the sum of $500 uS appearance before a justice ) the 12th inst. As the mules were purchased b the sheriff of Cass county at Belt that gentleman would certainly have ¥ no difficulty in recognizing the party he purchased them of. Hence, if George is the right man there wil i be no trouble in establishing the fact. in her coffin. | arrested | residence charging | animals were taken and consequent- | Iv was out ot the country at the time, | until the Tuesday following the tak- | | week to visit triends unbeknown to! not | Farm for Sale. Iwill sell my farm, situated in hon res. Divided in lets to Terms easy. A. HAMILTON. — - { s made by Ben B. ea tf eee ' Rogs Twelve thoro | : | rice trom $10 to} i HH. = LIson. | id 3 4 le south of | eee rates given by ae Ben B. ( anterbury & Co, ae + \ Seemgis Believing. | Money! All the white corn in the county wanted at Lefker’s mill and elevator, 36-tf SIX PER CENT money on hand to loan on improved farms. No red tape. No delay to’ those having ood security, The Warton & Tucker Land Mortgage Co. ' At Butler National Bank Opera House Block. | Abstracts made by Ben B. Can- | terbury & Co. tf Lefker wants white corn nat mill or elevator. 36-tf Cheap Money _ j At Ben. B. Can- 1 On Time to suit terbury & Co's. | Abstractsmade ‘near Olive Hotel, No Delay \ West side square. | ! oS. B. Newbell has a valuable | piece ot property for sale, te clear. All he asks is for purchaser to pay | taxes. tf | Six per cent, money at Hen B. | Canterbury & Co’s. 19 3t | Don’t sell your =e corn until you see Lefker at mill or lisa he | “knocks the spot”’ on prices. 36-tf | Sixper cent. money at Ben B. Canterbury & Co’s, zt Hurt & Mathis’ Barber Snopes is the place to get yood work Everything _ first-class in every respect; good bath rooms, in connection with barber shop. Al so ladies hair cutting in all the latest stvles, Call and see us in Badgley | building south side square. 43 done. I: the Pubiic. Notice is hereby given that my wite Martha E. Ackerman, has lett my bed and board without just cause or provica- tion, and the public is hereby warned not to credit her on my account asI will not be responsible for any debts she may contract in my name. 4-4t H.W. AckerMa™. This 1Sth dav ot December, 158s. 5 _. View B. Canter- Don’t Borrow | Bary SCs cost Money Until r side square | You See 4 Butler, Mo. | 1 Fur Rent, The handsome Humphrey resi dence, including 5 acres of ground, just south ot the city limits is tor j rent. One of the prettiest homes ir | the county. W. H Wattox, | Agent. Bu‘ler, Mo. Kan Lands for Sale. ; In tracts to suit. Situated in the | Arkz Valley and on the Arkan- sas River and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad. These lands are in a county that is being rapidly BENNETT, WHEELER & == THE—- DEALERS] IN Mitchel Cortland Steel Gear elebra'3 Spring Wagons and Lop Buopia Halliday Standard ~“% and Iron Suction or Force Pumps, Hardware, Greeries, Wagon Wood wor Iron Steel, Nails, «ce. square, Butler, Mo. MC PARLAND BROS, -AT BUTLER— KEEP THE LARCEST STOCK BES? AT DHE wP.ckOIS IN HARNESS & SADDLERY. ews aap “eA LKOdL 1 ~‘ “ONS ‘IL dy “td : moods SVTTON esz0F7 $20 "ONIIHS S.JSHOW JHJ Spooner Patent Collar! —PREVENTS CHAPBING CANNOT CHOKE A HORSE Adjusts itselt to any Horse’s Neck, has two Rows of stitch- ing, will hold Hames in place better then any other collar. oon y ~ a* 8 "We" ee ia, Croup, Hag toeen acon Soe 7 mic | settled up and are rapidly increasing | | Se in value. [have special rates with | the railroad company tor transporta- tion for those that purchase. Parties | ! wishing to locete in Kansas can be | “these Ls were ¢ wonderful pes 1odated witt j —* | relieve infortaation around euch var is wortt tom accommodated with good land at low # sind out ob ‘out thou: aoe) you fae tore eiwaye be thankft One Pills dose. Con W r . cree or sent by mai! for 26e. in stamp Det. BIO: UN SON & CO. figures. War, E. Warton. Suondan's Comiition 4 q-1f } der is absolutely| " re and ly con- — 1e 01 worth @ For Bex at | any etner kin i H Retna a a 4 | oa Qivea with fod. 320 acre tarm. Enquir s| @ z 21-4 ib. at Drug Store, north side square. 4-4t] { A Card. IAM LOCATED ON WEST SIDE 0! SQUARE Ist DOOR NoRTH oF BE Horter, lcawn WH MAKE ON CITY OR FARM PROPER TIME FROM I TOSYEARS AT LOWES! RAT I AM NOT OUTOF THE LOAN BUSINESS AS DESIGNING LOAN ENTS WOULD HAVE YOU BELIEVE. Rr- MEMBER THE PLACE, {st DOOR NORTH OF ON FIRST FLOOK Beatiy Hote. 4 tt BEN B. CANTERBURY Yo the Pubic Sk card s z wd bee J we ty stat ior certain kinds ftrees in stock. Will say that they have been : formed, as I hate ever at anv adie. and board for z & men or ladies, in each vU9 Tabes P.W. Ziegier & Co., Chicago, ill. live RODGERS & a THE ~ v a ww CPR TORS OF bought 286 iargest ain Stabics m * class turm buggies Dako i Hotel sour LARGE AND -:- C MMODIOL N (} Wagon - and - Stock - Yat Especially for the Accouimedation of Farmers. aim Wagon, Te Hee tw ews, hk. Northeast corner —. tor Wa POUT te: Tity bre ath) Walk. ho on, ord But 1), Rtn, Brest, Wards ith | U